Nursery Practitioner Level 3 SEN Specialist

Busy Bees In Portishead; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking a SEN Nursery Practitioner to create a safe and stimulating environment for children's growth. The ideal candidate will oversee children's development and care needs while building strong family connections. Applicants must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have relevant experience. Enjoy comprehensive employee benefits including competitive salary, up to 28 days holiday, and a variety of professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Financial support through Salary Finance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children.
• Oversee children’s development and care needs.

Skills

Experience working with children

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Our Charitable Commitment

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Greenwich, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 51 children and provides a welcoming environment for children aged from birth to five years old. Our nursery offers fun-filled activities and fantastic learning resources, ensuring that your child thrives during their time with us. The dedicated team works hard to keep each child engaged and busy throughout the day, helping them build confidence, curiosity, and independence as they explore their interests. Conveniently located near Woolwich ferry and the riverfront, we are less than five minutes from Woolwich Dockyard station and close to bus stops for North Greenwich station and Woolwich Arsenal. We offer complimentary lunches for our children and free parking for staff. Whether your child enjoys building, drawing, or letting their imagination run wild with role play, we have something for everyone to explore and enjoy in each of our nursery rooms.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• 25% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

What to Expect as a SEN Nursery Practitioner

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
• Key Person Role: Oversee children’s development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.